"Socialism in one country" - Lenins death and the power struggle

-Lenin was shot in 1921 - Never fully recovered-Dies in Jan. 1924-Power struggle between Stalin and Trotsky-"Guns or Butter" debate = Heavy Industry or Consumer goods-Struggle continues for 3 years-Stalin is successful --> General secretary-Stalin expels Trotsky from Soviet Union - Uses his powers of propaganda-Later (Trotsky) to be put on trial for treason (stalin accused him)-Hunted down and assassinated in Mexico City in 1940 (ice pick in ear)-Stalin to follow "Socialism in One Country" slogan